I just got this. But you can't change WALLPAPER? What? I actually bought this from a store, but this is the same exact model. I like how it came loaded with various software and stuff, but then when I simply tried to change my wallpaper, its not there! Is this on every model made? I'm assuming this is a result of Windows 7 Starter? My full size laptop is 7 Home Premium btw. I just got this. But you can't change WALLPAPER? What? I actually bought this from a store, but this is the same exact model. I like how it came loaded with various software and stuff, but... » Read More I just got this. But you can't change WALLPAPER? What? I actually bought this from a store, but this is the same exact model. I like how it came loaded with various software and stuff, but then when I simply tried to change my wallpaper, its not there! Is this on every model made? I'm assuming this is a result of Windows 7 Starter? My full size laptop is 7 Home Premium btw. « Show Less
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There is also software you can download that will do it, but I recommend next time before you buy a computer like this to read up on everything because there are a lot of hidden surprises.
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Bought this laptop for my granddaughter. She has had it two months and it has frooze up. Will not log off. Just sits there. Any suggestions?
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From the reviews I read it is because it is only Windows Starter - You need to purchase the full version of Windows to make changes like that.
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Sandy - I would reccomend MANUALLY shutting it down (Don't remove battery, press & hold the power button til you hear the fan stop) that should get it off for you, Once turned on load SAFE MODE, go thru and remove ANYTHING she may of added recently that may be causing her issues. If you don't know what to remove just tell me the list of things on her computer & I can tell you if there's anything I see right off the bat that should be removed.
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Starter has quite a few limitations, But all limitations have a way around them right now..A easy way around it is to go to: instructables(DOT)comIn search put in: Windows 7 Starter: Easy way to change wallpaperand it will tell you how to change it and get around the limitation.Orhttp://www.instructables.com/id/Windows-7-Starter-Easy-way-to-change-wallpaper/
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My son loaded the windows 7 update and now has problems like Black screen and runs very slow. Any ideas?
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I have windows 7 and it installed alright, however I can't actually pull it up. I just got it today so Im still trying to figure it out. If I can't Im gonna be shipping it back..Update: It works. go to a site like camroid and you can see yourself, Kinda like testing it out :)
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Thanks Joe! I bought extra memory but the seal says if I remove it the warranty is void? Is taht true? How can that be?Do i need to get latest bio, etc? I just got it. MikeJoe how in heck do i get the video cam to work? We bought my wife an Acer Aspire one and it was mountains easier to get up and running. Thank you sir!! Mike
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This is prepared and will come off of a wall that has been sized (with wallpaper sizing). It's just a thin barrier on your painted wall. Then when you wallpaper, it's just a matter of wetting it to remove it. Wash the sizing off the wall and it looks just like it did before. If done properly, wallpaper should never take any of the paint off a wall or damage it. The wallpaper is gorgeous.
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I am not totally pleased with it as it came. It varied from the description given, so suspect the ad is a close description. We did some upgrading, one being installing Windows 8, to get it working better. I still have an 'unexpected shutdown' often, so far Windows has been able to correct some of the issues causing it. I would have asked for a replacement, but it would have been more of an expense so decided to accept it as a 'used' computer. You never really know what you will get until it arrives. I will not buy another 'used' computer unless I do it locally. I have purchased a new laptop from Amazon & am very happy. I am not totally pleased with it as it came. It varied from the description given, so suspect the ad is a close description. We did some upgrading, one being installing Windows 8, to get it working better. I still have an 'unexpected shutdown' often, so far Windows has been able to correct some of the issues causing it. I would have asked for a replacement, but it would have been more of an expense so decided to accept it as a 'used' computer. You never really know what you will get until it arrives. I will not buy another 'used' computer unless I do it locally. I have purchased a new... » Read More I am not totally pleased with it as it came. It varied from the description given, so suspect the ad is a close description. We did some upgrading, one being installing Windows 8, to get it working better. I still have an 'unexpected shutdown' often, so far Windows has been able to correct some of the issues causing it. I would have asked for a replacement, but it would have been more of an expense so decided to accept it as a 'used' computer. You never really know what you will get until it arrives. I will not buy another 'used' computer unless I do it locally. I have purchased a new laptop from Amazon & am very happy. « Show Less
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Wouldn't it be great if WD published such clear comparisons! Here are a few differences from what I can tell - I'm sure there are more: 1. No netflix on this one 2. Default UI is a little different with favorite tiles showing up by default rather than scrolling options across the bottom 3. I can stream content to this one from other devices which is a little nifty. I don't think the old one did this but maybe so. 4. I can't set my favorite .jpg as the background on this one - previous one supported this. I'm sure there are other things.
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Hi there.The color of the wallpaper is white. My suggestion would be, that if you use it as a backsplash, paint over it and seal it. It would be beneficial to seal it additionally with poly over the paint to ensure extra durability. The paper has some-what of a foam like backing, similar to the rolls of paper that people put up for texture. Like the texture wallpaper that you can buy at Walmart. Good luck :)
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Hi Nina its not for every one , i'm a wallpaper printer and works great for me . I just took the bull by the horns and give it a try . I could'nt be more happy . I tab pricy but worth every penny.Dave .
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Go to http://gadgetmix.com/netbook/how-to-change-wallpaper-in-windows-7-starter-asus-eee-pcs/ Scroll down the page a bit and there will be a link to download and install the system setting utilty. Then start/programs/asus/system settings/systems settings. You may then navigate to a folder with your desired photos and set up your slide show and decide how often you want your background to change.
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i went to settings then all applications and found wallpaper but it won't let me change. Wish it was more user friendly (i.e. control panel).
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The roll might have a hard time sticking to the existing wall-paper. If you cant remove the current wallpaper try to see if you can put primer in top of the wallpaper you have. It might have an easier time sticking to a coat of primer & possibly less work than stripping all of the current wallpaper. The material itself is fairly see-through but the full instructions that come with the roll include putting 2 coats of primer on top of this material so by then it might be fairly covered...
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I received one with the speaker mesh and one without, so it's a toss-up? The old one is very easy to remove and replace on the new display. Use a small flat-head screwdriver to lift the gray/black tape that holds the screen in. You can remove both gently. Apply them to the new screen. The outer glass is definitely included. Replacing these screens alone (no outer glass) is impossible because the screen is glued very hard to the glass. Separating the two is impossible. The glass I received seems to be the same thickness as the original glass, but I wouldn't test to see if it holds up to stresses as well :-) I received one with the speaker mesh and one without, so it's a toss-up? The old one is very easy to remove and replace on the new display. Use a small flat-head screwdriver to lift the gray/black tape that holds the screen in. You can remove both gently. Apply them to the new screen. The outer glass is definitely included. Replacing these screens alone (no outer glass) is impossible because the screen is glued very hard to the glass. Separating the two is impossible. The glass I received seems to be the same thickness as the original glass, but I wouldn't test to see if it holds up to... » Read More I received one with the speaker mesh and one without, so it's a toss-up? The old one is very easy to remove and replace on the new display. Use a small flat-head screwdriver to lift the gray/black tape that holds the screen in. You can remove both gently. Apply them to the new screen. The outer glass is definitely included. Replacing these screens alone (no outer glass) is impossible because the screen is glued very hard to the glass. Separating the two is impossible. The glass I received seems to be the same thickness as the original glass, but I wouldn't test to see if it holds up to stresses as well :-) « Show Less
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I actually did not use the wallpaper because I decided it wouldn't work for what I wanted. I have two rolls available cheap! I do know it is not prepasted, so I guess it comes down to whether added paste is strippable. Sorry I don't have a better answer.
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It did not come with paintshop or trend micro. It came with a trial version of Norton. I assume most versions of this computer come with "trial" versions of such software and I'd rather not have my PC bogged down with software, trial or not, that I don't want. But the computer itself is solid, fast, and a great buy. I'm very happy with it. I hated windows 8 at first but now that I'm use to it, it's amazing, and I enjoy although the PC isn't a touch screen. I hope this helps, but before you buy a PC with those programs you want to make sure they are not trial versions because you can download them yourself. It did not come with paintshop or trend micro. It came with a trial version of Norton. I assume most versions of this computer come with "trial" versions of such software and I'd rather not have my PC bogged down with software, trial or not, that I don't want. But the computer itself is solid, fast, and a great buy. I'm very happy with it. I hated windows 8 at first but now that I'm use to it, it's amazing, and I enjoy although the PC isn't a touch screen. I hope this helps, but before you buy a PC with those programs you want to make sure they are not trial versions because you... » Read More It did not come with paintshop or trend micro. It came with a trial version of Norton. I assume most versions of this computer come with "trial" versions of such software and I'd rather not have my PC bogged down with software, trial or not, that I don't want. But the computer itself is solid, fast, and a great buy. I'm very happy with it. I hated windows 8 at first but now that I'm use to it, it's amazing, and I enjoy although the PC isn't a touch screen. I hope this helps, but before you buy a PC with those programs you want to make sure they are not trial versions because you can download them yourself. « Show Less
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Well actually win 7 is already on it. The desktop feature is win 7. I thought I'd hate win 8 but after using it for almost a year I really enjoy it.
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I purchased the Acer Laptop you described. It's a problem problem-free computer, so far as I can tell. It was recommended to me by several "computer gurus." The Windows 8 is the operating system, not the same as the computer itself. I purchased the Acer with Windows 8 installed, but was so disenchanted by that operating system, that I had it uninstalled and Windows 7 installed on it instead. My problem with Windows 8 was that I felt the tiles, etc., had no relationship to the operating system, and also it lacked a lot of features that I had enjoyed in Windows 7, such as the ability to edit photos. I purchased the Acer Laptop you described. It's a problem problem-free computer, so far as I can tell. It was recommended to me by several "computer gurus." The Windows 8 is the operating system, not the same as the computer itself. I purchased the Acer with Windows 8 installed, but was so disenchanted by that operating system, that I had it uninstalled and Windows 7 installed on it instead. My problem with Windows 8 was that I felt the tiles, etc., had no relationship to the operating system, and also it lacked a lot of features that I had enjoyed in Windows 7, such as the... » Read More I purchased the Acer Laptop you described. It's a problem problem-free computer, so far as I can tell. It was recommended to me by several "computer gurus." The Windows 8 is the operating system, not the same as the computer itself. I purchased the Acer with Windows 8 installed, but was so disenchanted by that operating system, that I had it uninstalled and Windows 7 installed on it instead. My problem with Windows 8 was that I felt the tiles, etc., had no relationship to the operating system, and also it lacked a lot of features that I had enjoyed in Windows 7, such as the ability to edit photos. « Show Less
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Apparently there are two similar screens, the one I had didn't work because it was a HD screen and the laptop was not HD. I am not sure how to determine which is which, but I could not find a screen for the laptop that I was working on. Best to call the supplier to be sure you get the right one if it is available.